Retro Gaming Cables

An atomic design system for the UK based E-commerce store that develop custom cables for retro gamming.

Company Overview

Base in the United Kingdom (UK) Retro Gaming Cables (RGC) provides high quality cable solutions for various TV setups. Mostly focus on retro gaming systems such as Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, Original PlayStation, and much more. They proudly ship their cables anywhere in the world.

UX/UX Audit

General Problems

  • Too Many Menu options
  • Low quality adverts
  • Poor text contrast in the footer
  • Pages are slightly responsive

Retro Gaming Cables Nav Menu

Retro Gaming Cables Ad for Sega Genesis Rad2x

Retro Gaming Cables Footer

Single Product View

  • Poor organization
  • Dated appearance
  • Amount should change base on country location

Retro Gaming Cables Single Product Preview for Rad 2x

Site Structure

Site Map

Retro Gaming Cables Site

Checkout Flow

Retro Gaming Cables Checkout Flow

Personas

Nicholas Edwards

When Michael was cleaning out his basement, he discovered his Sega Genesis that he loved playing as kid. He no longer owns an old analog CRT TV set. Once he connected his Genesis directly to his Digital HDTV, he felt the experience was lackluster. After doing some research. His options were spending the money for retro gaming setup or work with his current entertainment setup.

Pain Points

  • Does not remember there being a big delay when pressing the jump buttons
  • Want to get a nice picture quality from his Sega Genesis
  • Wants a simple cable to connect to his Sega Genesis to his modern HDTV

Nicholas Edwards

Nicholas always loves playing video games as a child and is still playing and collecting them as an adult. In his home he has a dedicated room filled with his extensive collection of video games from the early 80s to the present. He does not mind spending the extra money to ensure he gets the best retro gaming experience

Pain Points

  • Does not like cheap aftermarket accessories.
  • Simplify his entertainment setup.
  • Want to make sure his retro video games systems are outputting the highest quality picture and audio.

Low-Fi Wireframes

Before applying colors and imagery it is important to establish a coherence flow of content. This includes restructuring the home, blogs, products, and single product page.

Developing a Design System

Pioneered by Brad Frost we conscientiously think about each design element and how we can build upon them.

Style Tile

Adverts

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Email

Email for Retro Gaming Cables letting customers know cables are back in stock

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Mock

Newly design Retro Gaming Cables website on laptop and smartphone